XTL appoints Mérany Khun as president

XTL Transport has appointed Mérany Khun as president of the XTL Group of Companies as part of an executive leadership transition aimed at supporting continued growth. Mérany Khun (Photo:…

KTG’s CEO Seymour named TCA chairman

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has appointed Mark Seymour, CEO of Ontario-based Kriska Transportation Group, as chairman for the 2026–2027 term. He becomes the third Canadian to serve as chairman…

Bison Transport, Mill Creek Motor Freight win 2025 TCA Fleet Safety Award grand prizes

March 3 was a big night for Canadian members of the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) as Ontario and Manitoba fleets claimed both TCA Fleet Safety Award grand prizes. Ayr,…

CVSA opens nominations for 2026 International Driver Excellence Award

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is accepting nominations for its 2026 International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA), which recognizes professional commercial drivers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to safety. The annual…

Fuel Transport expands dedicated fleet operations in Greater Toronto Area

Montreal-based logistics provider Fuel Transport is expanding its dedicated fleet presence in the Greater Toronto Area with new transportation assets positioned to support growing freight demand in Ontario and cross-border…

TLG Peterbilt donates electric 579EV to Pittsburg State University

The Larson Group (TLG) Peterbilt has donated a new Peterbilt Model 579EV to Pittsburg State University, giving students hands-on experience with battery-electric Class 8 truck technology. The all-electric tractor will…

ACT Expo names FedEx Freight CEO as keynote, unveils 2026 speaker lineup

ACT Expo has announced that incoming FedEx Freight president and CEO John Smith will deliver the opening keynote at its 2026 event, while also unveiling a speaker roster featuring nearly…

OTA opens registration for 2026 leadership development programs

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) has opened registration for its 2026 Next Generation Certificate Program and the OTA-Schulich ExecEd Leaders Certificate Program, aimed at developing future leaders in Ontario’s trucking…

CBSA seizes 111 kg of suspected cocaine from commercial truck at Blue Water Bridge

Border officers seized more than 111 kg of suspected cocaine from a commercial truck entering Canada at the Blue Water Bridge earlier this month, according to the Canada Border Services…

NATDA honors trailer industry leaders with 2025 Industry Excellence Awards

The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Industry Excellence Awards, recognizing companies and individuals it says contributed to innovation and leadership across the…

St. Christopher Fund launches free cervical cancer screening for female truck drivers

The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) has expanded its driver health programs with the launch of free cervical cancer screening kits for female over-the-road truck drivers across the United…

Trucking Announcements: TTP appoints director of regulatory affairs; Transportation leaders named among Samsara’s Top 100 Operators to Watch

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, The Transport Project (TTP) appointed Katie Vassalli as director of regulatory affairs, and Tom Vatter was promoted…

PowerLease launches financing platform aimed at retaining owner-operators

PowerLease has launched a new equipment financing platform designed to help fleets retain experienced owner-operators and manage truck replacement cycles without adding balance-sheet risk. The company’s new PowerLease 3.0 program…

CTOA says racial tensions, targeted enforcement could disrupt supply chain

The Canada Trucking Operators Association (CTOA) is warning that growing driver shortages in the longhaul trucking sector could begin affecting supply chain reliability if workforce pressures persist. And it says…

International names Team Wieland Truck and Trailer 2025 Dealer of the Year

International Motors has recognized top-performing truck dealers across its network, naming Team Wieland Truck and Trailer as its 2025 U.S. and Canada Dealer of the Year during the company’s annual…